17.40.020   Definitions.
   As used in this chapter, the following terms are defined in this section:
   "Nonconforming structure" means a structure that was lawfully erected prior to the adoption of this title, but which, under this title, or due to changes in the City of Visalia municipal code or the lawful taking of private property by or under threat of eminent domain, does not conform with the standards of coverage, yard spaces, height of structures or distances between existing structures prescribed in the regulations for the zone or development standards in which the structure is located.
   "Nonconforming use" means one that lawfully existed prior to the effective date of this chapter, but which is no longer permitted in the zone in which it is located. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017: prior code § 7541)